Summary
- United Airlines to launch nonstop flights between San Francisco and Monterrey starting October 27, 2024.
- The new route will have 12 weekly flights, going up to two daily flights during peak periods.
- Operated by partner Skywest using Embraer E175 jets, the service becomes United’s fifth Mexican destinations out of SFO.
United Airlines has announced a new year-round route between San Francisco and Monterrey due to launch this winter season. The service, to be operated by United Express partner Skywest, will offer up to two daily flights at peak periods between the two cities.
United to launch San Francisco-Monterrey in October
The new service will commence on October 27th, 2024, connecting San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterrey International Airport (MTY) with a total of 12 weekly flights, rising to a double-daily at peak periods. Known as the ‘Business Capital of Mexico,’ United Airlines will be the sole carrier connecting San Francisco to Monterrey.
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SFO Airport Director Ivar C. Satero commented,
“We are thrilled to welcome nonstop United Airlines flights from SFO to Monterrey this fall. For more than 80 years, United has been offering SFO travelers more destinations than any other airline, and this new service allows United customers from Asia to connect seamlessly through SFO to the Business Capital of Mexico.”
United already flies to Monterrey from both Chicago O’Hare (ORD) and Houston Intercontinental (IAH) under its United Express brand, as well as offering a mainline service to Houston. According to data from aviation analytics firm Cirium, it offers five daily flights from Houston and a daily service from Chicago.
Monterrey has several other direct US connections served by the likes of American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Viva Aerobus, including destinations such as Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami and Orlando.
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As for United’s Mexican network out of SFO, it also flies to four other destinations in Mexico – these are Cancun (CUN) 16 times a week, Mexico City (MEX) three times daily, Puerto Vallarta (PVR) 10 times weekly, and San Jose del Cabo with a double daily. In all, it will offer 19,100 weekly seats between SFO and Mexico this summer.
Operated by Embraer E175s
United Express operator Skywest will fly its Embraer E175s on this route. These jets can seat up to 76 passengers in two cabin classes, with 12 in business and 64 in economy.
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United’s upcoming service will amount to over 1,800 weekly seats between the two destinations. There will be two daily flights on all days except Tuesday and Wednesday, which will offer one daily morning flight. The full schedule is as follows:
|
Flight |
Departure |
Arrival |
|
UA6001 – SFO to MTY |
10:45 |
16:30 |
|
UA5595 – SFO to MTY |
23:25 |
05:10 |
|
Flight |
Departure |
Arrival |
|
UA5596 – MTY to SFO |
06:00 |
08:20 |
|
UA6000 – MTY to SFO |
17:30 |
19:40 |
Tickets for the new service are already on sale. United will also add an extra flight on Tuesday and Wednesday in December to cater to peak demand.
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